COVID-19 aid grants offered for Madras, Jefferson County businesses
The Madras City Council and the Madras Redevelopment Commission recently voted to set up an Economic Assistance Grant Program to help Madras…
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Warm; Mostly Cloudy
A westerly flow will keep us under mostly cloudy skies today.…
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Wyden, Merkley COVID-19 releases: Monday, Tuesday
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are several news COVID-19-related news releases issued Monday and Tuesday by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.:…
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Another $103 million for Oregon hospitals, health care providers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that over $103 million will be distributed among 141 health care…
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COHC delivers more than just heating and cooling
HVAC contractors are delivering groceries and medicine to Central Oregon’s homebound at no…
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Democrat Chris Vaughn outlines his plan for Oregon’s 2nd District
The Bend man wants to actively reduce wildfire threat, if elected to Congressman Greg Walden’s…
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Retailers still face taxes on idle Oregon Lottery machines
As businesses continue to fight to stay open, they are still having to pay a video lottery machine tax. Quarterly and annual taxes on the machines…
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Bend Costco will require all members to wear face masks
Starting next Monday, Costco members and staff will be required to wear face masks before they can enter the Bend…
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WinCo Foods stays the course, begins Bend store construction
Construction of Bend’s new WinCo Foods officially began this week. The new grocery store will fill the 100,000-square-foot building that Shopko…
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Bend Park and Rec doubles steward staff to inform park, trail users about restrictions
Bend Park and Recreation has doubled its steward staff to help educate park users about social distancing…
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Oregon Marine Board asks: Practice physical distancing on the water, too
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As boaters gear up to hit the water, they need to keep in mind tips for being safe on cold water as well as their…
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City of Sisters evaluates economic impact of quilt show cancellation
The City of Sisters is evaluating the economic impact of the cancellation of the 45th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The event brings over 10,000…
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ODOT improving Hwy. 97 signal timing on Bend’s north end
ODOT has started installing signal timing equipment to improve traffic flow on Highway 97 north of…
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Central Oregonians’ random acts of kindness help others in need
The toughest of times often brings out unexpected moments of generosity. Some people in Central Oregon are paying it forward with random acts of…
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Former Prineville man jailed in Fla., accused of fatally strangling girlfriend
A former Prineville man charged with strangling his former girlfriend last year in Crook County now faces charges of fatally strangling his current…
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Oregon OSHA sets temporary rules for employer-provided housing, farm operations
Oregon OSHA said Tuesday it has adopted a temporary rule to increase protections for workers against the spread of coronavirus in employer-provided…
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Another warm day ahead
Skies will become partly cloudy tonight and we will stay…
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La Pine insurance agent secures $1,500 grant for La Pine Senior Center
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding COVID-19 extortion scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 extortion…
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Indian Head Casino extends voluntary closure until further notice
The Indian Head Casino will remain closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 situation, Warm Springs tribal officials said…
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